Immelman, a first-time candidate, did not accept any campaign contributions. He walked across the congressional district last month to draw attention to his campaign.

Bachmann said she is working hard to earn voter support and reduce government spending.

"I took a pledge to not take any earmarks and to not seek any earmarks for pork barrel spending, and to cut wasteful spending. And we haven't had any this year. The speaker of the House it appears has chosen to not have congress do any earmarks this year," Bachmann said.